Title :
Design of array stimulators for synthetic tactile sensations
Author :
Summers, Ian R. ; Brady, Alan C. ; Syed, M.K. ; Chanter, Craig M.
Author_Institution :
Biomed. Phys. Group, Exeter Univ., UK
Abstract :
We have produced a 100-contactor array on the fingertip to provide passive stimulation, and a 25-contactor array on the fingertip which allows active exploration in 2D. This paper discusses various aspects of the design of such devices.
Keywords :
force feedback; tactile sensors; touch (physiological); 2D display; array stimulator design; contactor array; passive stimulation; synthetic tactile sensation; Contactors; Effective mass; Frequency response; Mathematical model; Physics; Skin; Spatial resolution; Spatiotemporal phenomena; Surface texture; Topology;
Conference_Titel :
Eurohaptics Conference, 2005 and Symposium on Haptic Interfaces for Virtual Environment and Teleoperator Systems, 2005. World Haptics 2005. First Joint
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2310-2
DOI :
10.1109/WHC.2005.36